Hamburger Buns

Directions

1. 1
   Soak yeast in 1/2 cup warm water (105° to 115°).
2. 2
   Combine milk, sugar and salt.
3. 3
   Beat in shortening-yeast mixture and 2 cups flour with mixer.
4. 4
   Add remaining flour and mix in.
5. 5
   Knead 5 to 10 minutes until smooth.
6. 6
   Cover and let raise until double, 30 to 40 minutes. Punch down.
7. 7
   Shape into rolls or hamburger buns.
8. 8
   Place on well-greased baking sheet.
9. 9
   Let rise 30 to 40 minutes.
10. 10
    Bake at 425° for 12 to 15 minutes.
11. 11
    Yields 3 dozen dinner size rolls or 1 1/2 dozen hamburger buns.